Description

18-Bromo-5-Tellura-17-Octadecenoic Acid is a specialized organotellurium compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and research chemical. Its unique structure, incorporating both bromine and tellurium heteroatoms within a fatty acid chain, makes it a critical building block for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those exploring organotellurium chemistry for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key precursor in developing new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors where the tellurium moiety imparts specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing tellurium functionalities and for subsequent cross-coupling or transformation reactions in complex molecule assembly.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or precursor for novel organometallic catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and green chemistry applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial compound for fundamental research in organochalcogen chemistry and for exploring new reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	18-Bromo-5-Tellura-17-Octadecenoic Acid
CAS No.	95217-75-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₁BrO₂Te
Molecular Weight	484.94 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Tellura-18-bromo-17-octadecenoic acid; 18-Bromo-5-telluraheptadec-17-enoic acid; (17Z)-18-Bromo-5-telluraoctadec-17-enoic acid; Octadecenoic acid, 18-bromo-5-tellura-; Tellurium-containing fatty acid derivative; Bromotelluraoctadecenoic acid; Organotellurium bromo acid; Research compound 95217-75-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch of 18-Bromo-5-Tellura-17-Octadecenoic Acid is manufactured and controlled under a strict quality management system. Purity is assured through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Handle and store in accordance with all applicable local and international regulations for organotellurium compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Elemental Analysis (Te, Br)	Within theoretical range

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.